Lean On Me- 3 Movie Questions
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1.Joe Clark established his authority right away and maintains his authority throughout the movie. How does he do this? How does his style of leadership get him into trouble?

2. Joe Clark has many of the characteristics of Martin Luther King Jr. In what ways are these two men similar? How does Joe associate the problems at Eastside to the problems faced by African American students in general? Do you think he is legitimate in his perceptions?

3. Why are the lyrics of the school song so appropriate to the movie? Use specific lines from the theme song to support your response.